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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 28690

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 28690 from September 6, 1957 through July 28, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
24
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
1.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 28690 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 28, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 28690

12 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 14, 2025
6:31 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28690
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Valdese, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2020
9:30 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28690
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED QUARTER (1.00") SIZE HAIL ON JACUMIN RD IN VALDESE... NC
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Valdese, NC
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2017
4:56 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28690
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA REPORTED QUARTER (1") SIZE HAIL ONLOVELADY RD IN VALDESE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Valdese, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2016
7:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 28690
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PUBLIC REPORTS QUARTER SIZE HAIL JUST NORTH OF I-40 AT EXT 111.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Valdese, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 19, 2015
2:19 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28690
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Media reported 3/4 inch hail in Valdese.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 NE Valdese, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 24, 2014
4:11 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28690
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Media reported quarter size along Summers Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.82 WSW Drexel, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2014
2:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28690
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Media reported quarter size hail on Praley St SW.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Valdese, NC
0.75″ hail
May 21, 2012
5:32 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28690
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail was reported on Cook Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Drexel, NC
0.75″ hail
Apr 26, 2012
4:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28690
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.49 NNE Valdese, NC
1.00″ hail
Jul 7, 2008
3:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 28690
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Valdese, NC
0.88″ hail
May 9, 2004
2:52 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28690
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Drexel, NC
0.75″ hail
Jul 29, 2003
3:34 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 28690
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Valdese, NC
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 28690

24 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 28, 2026
10:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28690
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility company reported trees and powerlines down leading to power outages near Valdese.
NWS Wind Report Location: Valdese, NC
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28690
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and utility lines downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Drexel, NC
UNK mph
Jul 4, 2026
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28690
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and utility lines downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Drexel, NC
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2026
7:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28690
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and power lines down between Drexel and Valdese.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Valdese, NC
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2025
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28690
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees down from Summers Road to Burke Memorial Park Road to Ramblewoods Drive.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Drexel, NC
UNK mph
Dec 29, 2024
2:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28690
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A couple of trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Valdese, NC
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2023
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28690
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 S Valdese. Trees blocking Interstate 40 at mile marker 110. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Valdese, NC
UNK mph
Jul 25, 2022
7:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28690
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ONE TREE REPORTED DOWN OFF ROEBUCK RD IN VALDESE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Valdese, NC
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2021
9:14 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28690
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMBS/BRANCHES DOWN GREATER THAN 2 INCHES
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Valdese, NC
UNK mph
May 10, 2018
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28690
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: INTERSTATE 40 CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS DUE TO POWERLINES DOWN AT EXIT 111.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Valdese, NC
UNK mph
Oct 8, 2017
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28690
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE HOMES DAMAGED IN CUB CREEK CIRCLE AREA OF CONNELLY SPRINGS. PEOPLE TRAPPED IN STRUCTURES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Valdese, NC
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2017
5:34 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28690
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES ON HOUSES ON HAUSS RIDGE ROAD SE WITH A FIRE. NO INJURIES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Valdese, NC
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2017
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28690
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORTED TREES DOWN BLOCKING I-40 IN VALDESE .
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Valdese, NC
UNK mph
Mar 1, 2017
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28690
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN VALDESE OFF EXIT 111 AND DIME-SIZED HAIL
NWS Wind Report Location: Valdese, NC
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2016
7:01 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 28690
Burke County · 28,316 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A COUPLE OF TREES DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF JACUMIN ROAD AND FLAT GAP ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Valdese, NC
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 28690

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 28690 area census snapshot

People & households
Population9,294
Households4,414
Housing units4,754
Income
Median household income$67,974
$100k+ households37.7%
$150k+ households14.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,719
Attached single-family57
Small multifamily392
Large multifamily97
Mobile homes489
Housing mix
Single-family share78.2%
Attached-home share1.2%
Multifamily share10.3%
Mobile-home share10.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,560
Renter-occupied854
Vacant units340
Home value & age
Median home value$185,000
Owner homes $300k+21.9%
Owner homes $500k+6.1%
Owner homes $750k+3.1%
Median year built1973
Older-home share60.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,333
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 28690 have on record?

Our records show 12 hail, 24 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near ZIP 28690, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 28, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 28690?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 28690 is 1.00″. It was reported near Valdese, NC on May 14, 2025.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 28690 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 28690 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 28690 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 28690 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 28690 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 28690 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 28690 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 28690, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 28690, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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